Decadence75

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I have a 2000 TA with the mods listed in my sig. A friend of mine has a hotcam and set of LS6 springs that have never been used. As I am currently on a tight budget I thought these would make a decent addition to the car until I can afford a good set of heads and matching cam. What are you guys opinion as to the value of these items? Thanks!

wildcamaro

iTrader: (15)

If the combo is cheaper than $300 grab it any higher and you might as well buy new

LS1121

iTrader: (17)

If he wants like $125 for used. If they are yellow springs you should be OK.
You could also go looking on the Corvette side for parts.

farmington

iTrader: (14)

I found a cam and springs here on tech (224r and 918 springs) both brand new and only paid $400. For what its worth.

Ellesone

used OEM springs..LOL. IF money is that tight then wait and save a bit more and at least get a set of new ones.. Call Scoggin Dickey for them and get a good price..
Offer $75 shipped.. the hot cam is all over the place.. they are literally a dime a dozen and there are better choices

Decadence75

iTrader: (17)

They are not used, both items are new and have never been installed. He bought them in 02-03 when he had a Z28 and never got around to installing them then got rid of the car shortly after and they have been on a shelf ever since.

Gunslinger09

Do it. The HotCam is a great budget part. You will love the aditional power and it will work well with your stock heads.

Decadence75

iTrader: (17)

I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this. As you said I think it will be a nice addition until something better can be gotten and installed which will likely be a good while down the road. I made an off handed suggestion of $125 for the cam and springs and he said sure. So I really don't think you can beat the price/hp gain ratio on that one

I'm also assuming I should probably replace the oil pump, timing chain and push rods while I'm at it.

sweet99ss

iTrader: (41)

Ur in about the same situation as I am, but damn you even got a better deal than I did.

Gunslinger09

The timing chain is a definite, and since you will be in there you can do the oil pump. The stock pushrods will be fine with the hot cam.

2000NemeSS

iTrader: (2)

I wish someone would hook me up with the hotcam kit. Someone sell me one puhlease

Decadence75

iTrader: (17)

That is good news, one less thing to buy These are the parts I got in the box with the hotcam from my friend:

Hotcam - 12480033
Front cover gasket - 12558013
Crank seal - 12561244
2x Water pump gaskets - 12559271
New crank bolt - 12557840
2x Valve cover gaskets - 12560696
8x LS6 spring seats - 12565118
16x New spring locks - 10166345 (I think, didn't have a number on the package)
16x LS6 Springs (blue) - 12565117


And these are the all the parts that I believe I will need to complete the swap. Am I missing anything?

3 arm pulley puller - local auto store
5/16" dowels to hold up lifters - local hardware store
Valve spring compressor tool
Kent-Moore flywheel holding tool - J-42386-A - various online tool places
Valve Stem seals intake - 12533586
Valve stem seals exhaust - 12457652
Spring retainers - 10166344 - lowest price so far I found at pace performance
LS2 timing chain - 12586482
Ported LS6 oil pump with new o-ring
Cylinder leak-down tester kit - found one cheap at HFT

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

Great choice on the cam...My LQ4 put 439 to the wheels with this cam and some refreshed 243 heads. Huge bang for the buck!